All the chef demonstrations in the Chef’s Theatre are free to watch. There will be seated and standing spots allocated on a first come first serve basis. If you want to guarantee a seat, there is a limited number of VIP Chef’s Theatre tickets available to purchase in advance.
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Yusuf is a dynamic and highly accomplished head chef with over 15 years of professional experience, including five years in Michelin-starred kitchens and nine years working aboard super yachts around the world. Known for precision, creativity, and calm leadership, he thrives in high-pressure environments and takes pride in building cohesive, efficient galley teams.
Now head chef at The Pig at Harlyn Bay, he returned to lead the kitchen after a successful period as Rotational Head Chef aboard the 90m M/Y Lady Lara. His career spans a diverse range of culinary settings — from fine dining restaurants such as Le Champignon Sauvage and Pied à Terre, to luxury yachts cruising the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Indian Ocean. Across all roles, he has demonstrated exceptional versatility, designing menus that balance refined, Michelin-level techniques with global influences and local, seasonal ingredients.
During his yachting career, he managed galley teams of up to three chefs, cooked for high-profile international clients with complex dietary requirements, and oversaw a full galley refit aboard M/Y Victorious. His leadership combines technical skill with a calm, team-focused approach that ensures smooth service and consistent excellence.
Qualified with a Culinary Arts Management Foundation Degree, Ships Cook Certificate, Food & Hygiene Levels 3 and 4, and full STCW and ENG1 certifications, he brings professionalism and high standards to every kitchen he leads.
Away from work, he lives in Cornwall with his wife and twin daughters. He enjoys keeping active through football, tennis, and running, and is an enthusiastic follower of Norwich City FC.
